• VGP Compliance Services

VGP Compliance Services

If the ship goes to USA, BWTS Sensor Calibration and Sample Testing need be completed Annually as per VGP required.


1.BWTS Annual Sensor Calibration Service 

According to the VGP 2013 requirement, the BWTS’s all applicable sensors and other equipment must be calibrated annually.

Forsea company can complete the work and issue compliance report with competitive price compared with original BWTS manufacturer


2.BWTS Sample Testing as per VGP requirement

The 2013 VGP requires targeted sampling and analytical monitoring for a subset of vessels covered by the permit and therefore we have created a turn – key service that ensures Compliance with the regulations and complete peace of mind.

Which discharges should be monitored?

◆ Bilgewater discharges must be monitored for any vessel constructed on or after December 19, 2013 and greater than 400 gross tons that discharge bilgewater to waters of the United States (see Part 2.2.2.1 of the VGP).

◆ Graywater discharge must be monitored for any vessel discharging graywater to waters of the United States constructed on or after December 19, 2013, having a maximum crew capacity of at least 15 crew, and providing overnight accommodation to those crew(see Part 2.2.15.2 of the VGP).

◆ Ballast water discharges must be monitored on vessels using a ballast water treatment system to achieve the numeric discharge limitations at Part 2.2.3.5 of the 2013 VGP that discharge ballast water to waters of the United States (see Part 2.2.3.5.1.1 of the VGP).

◆ Exhaust gas scrubber discharges must be monitored on any vessels discharging exhaust gas scrubber washwater to waters of the United States (see Part 2.2.26.2 of the VGP).


3.BWTS Spare Parts Supply

We can offer a wide range of spares and consumables for all brands’ BWTS.